Customer Reviews New Balance 669v2

This was a horrible shoe for me. I couldn’t stand in these at the office because there was no support whatsoever. Very uncomfortable. They were also way too narrow even though these were advertised as extra wide. Another disappointment. And something I thought was extreme silly was the loop on the back of the shoes. It was very big and felt like something that would get caught easily on anything and make me trip. I cut them off right away. I can’t recommend these at all.

I need to revise my October 17 review, in which I gave these 4 stars and said they seemed a bit loose in the heel. That was based on walking around the neighborhood and in the dog park -- level surfaces. Last weekend, I wore them on a couple of trail hikes. Nothing difficult, but places where the trail sloped left or right, and stretches with rocks. I thought my heels were going to pop out of the shoes, and I feel lucky I didn't come home with a twisted ankle. I would no longer recommend them.

I've had several pairs of the 669 v1, and these are about the same. But I think they're looser in the heel, in case you have narrow heels. The loop at the back is extra large, which makes it more useful for putting them on, but a bit dorky if you're buying for style.

Fit well, but no arch support at all. I had to return them.

I need arch support and could not even feel the bottom of the shoe. No arch support.

This shoe was a size and a half too small. I usually take a 7, but the 7.5 I ordered was way too small. I'll try an 8, but may have to go up to an 8.5

I stopped buying NB 4 years ago due to comfort issues, but wanted to give them another shot. These failed too. Wish I could return them. The back of the shoe slips on the inside heal part. It’s convenient to kick the shoe off without untying, but feels a little unstable the rest of the time. After using these shoes for 1 week, I started getting severe pain in the knuckle of my big toe. Took them to a running store only to find out that the design of the shoe was causing my foot pain because it lacks the proper arch support I need, causing me to land harder on the inside of my foot. If you have any type of arch issue that requires very supportive, thick or high arches, stay away from these.

This model runs small so consider getting a size to a size and a half up. Other than that, they look and feel great.

Shoe is good but seems to fit a bit large.

Very comfortable shoes.

The shoes are very comfortable and the EEWidth is wide enough.